Dartmouth Events

HopStop Family Film & Workshop: Pixar Shorts & Animation Creation

Craft a moving image and explore the magic of cinematic storytelling!

9/27/2025
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Arts, Films, Workshops & Training

Craft a moving image and explore the magic of cinematic storytelling!

Join us for an interactive workshop led by Junction Arts & Media's Cedar O'Dowd. Participants will create a phenakistiscope, one the earliest forms of media animation. Spinning the disc creates the illusion of movement through a series of images, letting you bring your drawings to life with a simple twist of the wrist. This activity blends creativity with science to turn your sketch into a story! 

Next, enjoy a selection of Pixar short films, known for their heartwarming stories, imaginative worlds and unforgettable characters. These shorts continue to inspire audiences and storytellers around the world.

11:00 am: Join us in the Nearburg Gallery and Art Forum to make your own animated image in the form of a phenakistoscope.
11:30 am: Head into the Loew Auditorium for the film screening.

Signing up is encouraged but not required.

This workshop is best suited for youth ages 5 and up, but younger children can participate with adult assistance.

This event is free but registration is encouraged.

Get more info here.

For more information, contact:
Hopkins Center for the Arts
603-646-2422

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.